English–German
“six years old” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɛksˌjɛːʁɪç/
Example
Das sechsjährige Kind spielt im Garten.
The child who is six years old is playing in the garden.
How to say “six years old” in German
“Six years old” in German is sechsjährig.
A label showing six completed years, whether they belong to a person or a span of time.
Example sentences with sechsjährig
Die sechsjährige Schülerin liest in der Pause ein Buch.
The six-year-old schoolgirl reads a book during the break.
Tips for using sechsjährig
- For a person, everyday German often uses sechs Jahre alt, whereas sechsjährig is especially common in compact written descriptions.